10.23.2008

Faithful Stewards Activators Training

A snapshot fromXolani Ndlovu & Portia Chitunhu

Q: You went to River of Life Westgate Church,Harare, Zimbabwe for training. How long did your training last?v 4 weeks

Q: How many Faithful Steward Activators were there?v Approximately 60 from across Zimbabwe. It was an interdenominational training i.e. people from different churches gathered at Westgate for training.

Q: What was the main theme if you can call it that, during the Faithful Steward Activators training?v Farming God’s Way 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God.”v Contract Farming – farmers would be given inputs on contract terms and then they’ll need to pay back after harvesting. The farmer however will keep the surplus.

Q: What was the most interesting lesson at Faithful Steward Activators?v Vision of Farming God’s Wayv Lessons on Luke and Actsv Storying on the Parables done by Mbonisi Malaba (Elder at River of Life Christian Church in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)

Q: Describe a typical day’s training.v Field work at 5:30am – 7:30amv Lessons from 8:00am – 4:00pmv Sports from 4:30pm – 6:00pmv Supper and personal time from 6:00pm onwards

Q: Were you discipled by anyone during your month in Harare, and what did it comprise of?v Yes, we had mentors who looked after our spiritual well-being and we formed good relationships.

Q: What expectations are there on the Faithful Steward Activators when back on the ground?v Establish own Well Watered Gardensv Have targets to meet in the community in terms of establishing Well Watered Gardens and Nutrition Gardens.

Q: What was the highlight of the programme?v Spending time with each otherv Brian Oldreives (Founder and Pioneer of Farming God’s Way) teaching on Selflessness and Giving.v Meeting people from different parts of the country.

Q: Do you think you will be able to accomplish what is expected of you?v Yes

Q: Any other comments.v Although God was in the timing of the programme, we think the training was a bit too long. However, it was inspirational and really in-depth. It taught us a lot about being faithful.

Thank you so much Xolani and Portia. It sounds like you've caught the heart of Farming God's Way. Well done!